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can youth. They make a kite of two
sticks one a straight the other bow
shaped piece of smooth wood, to which
common piece of paper is pasted. The
tail is small, about in proportion and
shaped like the tail of a bird. The string
is carefully prepared by coating it with
paste made of varnish and finely pow
dered glass. The latter is put on by
lining the string and winding it after
the coating has been dried. The string
is attached to the face of the kite ac-
cording to the angle at which it is de-
sired to have it stand in the air There
isno running necessary to get the kite
into the air, for it is set upby a series of
jerks at the string. When as high as
desired, the manipulation, by carefully
jerking the string by which the kite exc
cutes series of curves, moves it away
from the direct force of the wind, and
can in circle of 800 degrees bring it 100
w tilC iAS ~ VI IL AhNSy W
the position of the kite in the air, it is
difficult to locate the place where the
manipulation stands. Now for the OBJ
ject of the glazed string. When there
are several kites in the air, it is the de-
sire of each manipulation to cat the
strings OF the others. He tries first to
get his kite higher than that of his OPP
ponent, then to move it tothe right or
left to cross the others string. When
this has been accomplished he rewinds
his string ut rapid rate. His kite
turns around like wheel and descends.
His string falling upon that of the other
kite, cuts it like a saw. have seen
one of these East Indian kites put into
the air SO as to stand directly overhead,
parallel with the earth.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-07-30
Palnlessnoss of Throat eating.

The victim of dependency who
hacks at his throat in persistent at
tempt at suicide probably inflicts much
less self tortue than we have been wont
to suppose. Several years ago Prof.
Brown Sequard announced that stimula-
ton of the larynx produces complete
loss of sensibility to pain in the body.
He has since observed that similar.
though slighter, effect may be given by
irritation of the windpipe OF even Of tho
skin covering the throat. BY hundreds
of experiments, especially on dogs and
monkeys, this eminent pathologist has
demonstrated that, after simply cutting
the skin, he could lay bare, cut, bruise,
galvanize and even burn the various
structures in two thirds of the neck
without causing any great pain, and
sometimes with no apparent pain, what
ever. When he has killed dogs BY
cutting their throats death has occurred
without commissions and without agony.
= Arkansaw Traveller.
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Not Hopeful Converts.

Missionaries say tina. in China the peo-
pie pay rapt attention to preaching
when they don't understand a word Of
what is said. While preaching one day
a missionary noticed man who seemed
especially interested and paid marked
attention, apparently, to what was being
said. Thinking that here was an OPP
portunity Of reaching an earnest soul, he
directed all his attention to him, and
was considerably nonplused when, at
the end of about Is minutes, the man
turned to his neighbor and said in an
audible tone, "He's drunk.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-07-30
How Madstones are Formed.

Since the people have been convinced
that there is virtue in madstones they
are springing up all over the country.
While at Union Point few days ago
we saw a magnificent maidstone, as large
as a Banks county biscuit. The gentle
man who owns this stone says it came
from Alabama, where there was large
deer lick. They are said to be found in
deer who visit these ticks, and the min
eral taken into the animals stomach there
forms the maidstone. Tho gentleman
also informed US that he had seen two
madstones broken open, and in one of
them was found bullet and in the other
an acorn. Madstones are getting in de-
mand, and fine market will be open if
the dogs continue to have the distem
per- Athens (Ga.) Banner.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-07-30
New FueI.

Mr.. Sahlstrom, of the Normal Com
pany, Aberdeen, Scotland, has, after a
long series of experiments, discovered a
new fuel, which is said to be an efficient
and economical substitute for coal, as
regards steam boiler furnaces. The basis
Of the new fuel is pitch oil, which is
used in combination with superheated
steam. The invention has been in prac-
teal use at the Normal Conpany's works
for some time, and although the boiler
furnace was not specially constructed for
the new fuel, satisfactory results have
been obtained, a saving of nearly 80 per
cent. in the cost of fuel having been eff
fected. [Tradcsman.
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He Stood High.

Chow about this young man that comes
80 often to see you, sillie2' said the old
egentleman to his daughter.
- Why he's very nice and entertaiE--
ing, papa. "a like to have you meet
him.
Very likely. But what is his pr
sitionl Does he stand high in societyg'
tob, yes indeed, papa. lie i siS
feet two"
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Get Along with Economy.

"You know, of course" said the old
man to the young man, 'that my
daughter has 800, 900 in her own
rightT'
Eyes, sir"
''And you are not worth a cent" ~
"Pm poor, sir, but, great Scott, $1cOs-
900 IS enoughs for twol Why, I'm
economical 70 meanness. New York
Sun
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SAVANNAH, GA. SATURDAY. JULY 80. 1887

Then she remembered that Mr.. Elliort
had said he would ring as his latch key
was in his other coat.
So she hurried to the door expecting
to see her handsome husband - Mr.
Elliort was a sort of Adonis with brown
curling hair, hazel eyes, white teeth
and lovely mustache, parted in the
middle and curled at both ends, while
generous beard fell in luxuriant waves
over his shirt front.
Hoping to see this vision of manly
beauty, Mrs. Elliort opened the door,
and after one look-saw that she had
admitted a stranger.
For the man-it was man-stepped
into the hall, and only that she barred
the way would have gone into the
parlor.
"Sir!" she demanded in tones that
she tried to make stern and steady,
"what means this intrusion2"
81 came to beg of YOU"
81 have nothing to give you.
-"That diamond ringw
Oh, heavens it was her engagement
solitaire.
She looked at the wretch while al
the thoughts of lifetime crowded into
that brief. moment, with this idea the
most prominent:
GLOW shall identify him if he does
not murder me2"
Then she began taking notes while
she temporized with him.
II shall not part with this ring while
I have life. One word-0he wretch has
dimpled CHM would bring my hus-
band, who has seven shooter ready
cooked Shaved skull, looks like con-
vicO and you would at once be given
over to the authorities Qhe wretch has
recently shaved; traces of mustache)
If you will 60 at once l will make no
outcry (what fiendish expression) and
do not want my husbands hands i'm
brued in your blood Ghe wretch actually
grinned) and you will never, never
possess yourself of my diamond ring.
ooh, heavens! why doesn't Jack comerD
MADAM" said the wretch, 81 can
not loitre. My pals are waiting for me
round the corner. Give up the ring
without more ado!"
"Never, base wretch; take that, and
that, and that" and she laid on blows
fast and furious, with an umbrella which
she had secured by backward motion
of the hand.
'Jenny ;" said calm voice as the UNI
brella was coolly taken out of her hand
by the turn of an athletic wrist, "are
you going to give me that ring9"
"Jack-are you that wretch2' and
Mrs. Elliort dropped on the lowest stair,
as limp as a rag doll. "What on earth
have you been doing to yourself 2"
Getting my hair cut and my summer
shave on. Perhaps you don't like it2'
"W-w-h-ere's your mustache~
cat the barber's."
"You look just like murderer, orr
ora burglar!' cried Jenny, who dis
eliminated in the profession, 81 took
you for a"
"Lawyer, doctor, beggarman, thief,
as we used to say when we were chill
dren. Well, they said my best friend
wouldn't know me-" laughed her hus-
band.
"C-o-m-e in" said Mrs. ElIiort reluc-
family. 81 suppose I must give you
house-room, but if ever there was
bare-faced swindler you are one, Jack"
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The City of the Living.

The City Of the Living.
In long-vanshed age, whose varied story
No record has to-day,
So long ago expired its grief and glory,
There flourished far away,
In broad realm, whose beauty passed all
measure,
A city fair and wide,
Wherein the jewellers lived in peace and
pleasure,
And never any died.
Disease and pain and death, those stern ma
RAIDERS,
Which mar our worlds fair face,
Never encroacned upon the pleasant borders
OF that bright dwelling
No fear of parting and no dread of dying
Could ever enter there;
No mourning for the lost, no anguished cry
ing
Made any face less fair
Without the city wall, death reigned as ever,
And graves rose side by side;
Within, the dwelJers laughed at his endeavor,
And never any died.
O, happiest of all earth's favored place.
o, Bliss to dwell therein!
To live in the sweet light of loving faces,
And fear no grave between.
To feel no death-damp growing cold and
colder
Disputing lifes warm TRUTH
To live on, never lonelier nor older
Radiant in deathless youth
And hurrying from the worlds remotest
quarters,
A tide of pilgrims flowed
Across broad plains and over mighty waters
To find that blest abode.
Where never death should come between and
Them from their loved apart,
Where they might work, and will, and live
forever,
Still holding heart to heart.
Apd so they lived, in happiness and pleasure
And grew in power and pride,
Aud did great deeds, and laid up store of
treasure,
And never any died!
And many years rolled on and saw them
striving
With undated breath;
And other Yeas still found and left them
living,
And gave them hope of death.
Yet listen, hapless SOUL whom angels pity,
Craving boon like this
Mark how the jewellers in the wondrous city
Grew weary of their bliss.
One and another who had been concealing
The pain of life's long thrall,
Forsook their pleasant places and came steal
ing
Outside the city wall.
Craving with wish that brooked no more de-
nying-
So long it had been crossed
The blessed possibility of dying,
The treasure they had lost!
Daily the current of rest-seeking mortas
Swelled to a broader tide,
Till none were left within the city's portals,
And graves grew green outside.
Would it be worth the having, or the giving,
The boon of endless breath?
All. for the WEAKNESS that comes Of living,
There is no cure but death.
Ours were indeed fate deserving pity
Were that sweet rest denied,
And few, methinks would care to find the
city
Where never any died.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-07-30
ENNETT7S
HUMAN HAIR EMPORIUM.

Ladies' and Gents wigs made to order.
Also Fronts, Toupees, Waves, Curls,
Frizzes and Hair Jewelry. We root and
make up ladies' own combings in any
desirable style. We have character Wigs
and Boards of all kinds to rent for Mas
ouerades and entertainments. Ladies and
children Hair cutting and shampooning.
Also, hair dressing at your residence if
.eouired. We cut and trim bangs in ali
Of the latest styles. Cash paid for cut
hair and eombings of all kinds. All goods
willingly exchanged if not satisfactory.
Kid Gloves Cleaned.
r. M. BENNETT,
No. Sc Whitaker St. Savannah, Ga.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
The prougths of Western Texas,

MIR. Jacob kuechler, a scientific Ger
man, who for some years was commits
siUner Of the general land Office of Texas
and who at divers times wrote interest
ing articles concerning the climate OF
Texas, sometime In 1860, compiled
table giving the seasons OF western
Texas for one hundred and thirty years
past. He makes up his table from a
careful examination Of the rings In the
growth of aged trees. By long and care
full study of the subject, he believes
these rings or annual growth furnish I'M
mistakable indications whether the year
OF the gr 1wth was wet OF dry. By ex-
aiming the rings In pOst-oaks reaching
the age Of two hundred years, his table
has been formed, extending over one
hundred aid thirty years back, during
which long period he finds but nineteen
dry years, eleven very dry. and twelve
extremely dry; while there were, during
the same period, twenty two average
years, eleven wet years, AMI fifty-nine
very wet years. The exceedingly dry
years we're 10 succession from 1906 to
1871, and from l770 to l776. Mr.. Kuech-
Ter concludes, saying, that taking the
average, western Texas lie favored with
seasons as favorable to agriculture as
other countries without irrigation.
We give the following abstract from
Mr.. Kuehler's interesting table as pub
lished by the Texas
ALMANAC ron 1871 nv THE GALVESTON
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
Kidnapping In Cuba for after release
on ransom Is busy Industry.

nm rananm ia a hnsv tndustrv
d. constants, rreDeh minister 10
Cnlna, announces Ihat 'ns Ininese gov,
e e mas auInoIlzeG tne JolhIng OF
svstsms
,-,,,-
Inc oo'oleu sta'e IaIi ~ oAosson' me-
ha Is III progress 'ery Suoeess'ulIy.
The new explosive invented by Rev.
Donohue, OF Charleston, ILL.,, and FOR
wnLch Douiangel naue nIa l,eu.eha AM
w ,ne rlenSn army n"uieu ca'ooh-
"'eu s'9 eei'"e.
Inspector Hartshorn, OF the New
YORK post.office, rem owed Tor alleged
completely In the affairs OF the Massa-
chusetts bogus watcn company; con-
Germ that swlndles through the mails.
Count Robilant, Italian statesman,
will be Invested with the order OF the
Black Eagle. on Williams birthday.
This speaks volumes for the triple ALI
ance.
A disastrous explosion OF dynamite
occurred today In n stone quarry nj La
bosilz, Bohemia. All the men at work on
the quarry ut the time were blown to
atoms.
Two labor members of the Illinois
I.gisIa,nre have mad snresd unon the
mJnntes a nrot.st against the action Of
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
THE BoERNE TRAGEDY.
How Frank Stone Used HIS Pistol on
Three Men &C Railroad Camp.

How Frank Stone Used HIS Pistol on
Three Men &C Railroad Camp.
Particulars Of the Boerne tragedy has
now developed. II appears that Frank
Stone, whose father resides on Govern.
ment hill, 10 employed by Contractor
Matherson on the north western extern
SION Of the Arkansas Pass road and was
with the camp. located about fourteen
miles the other side Of Boerne. A dis
pute 10 rega'd to wages due, occurred
between Matherson and Stoue, and
words were followed BY blows. Then
Stone drew . revolver and shot Mather.
son dead. Attracted by the shooting
two Mexioans went to the assistance OF
Maiherson, and they ..were wounded BY
Stone, who fed and has not since been
seen or heard Of. There Is, however, Q
strong suspicion that he has made his
way TO this city, and the officers are on
the lookout for him.
Stone 10 OF light complexion, blue
eyes, light mustaohe. no beard. has curly
hair, and IL about 8 feet 8 Inches in
height. He will weigh about l40 pounds
The pistol used by him, which he 10 sup.
posed to retain, WAS . IS caiibre Colts
six, nickei plated. He has . brother, 1t
10 said, 10 Ellis county.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
Only So a Year.
HENRY sEELIosoN.
Why San Antonio has Reason to Mourn
the Loss Of an Enterprizing
Citizen.

The death OF Henry seeligson ends an
eventful life and removes from San An
tonic an influential and progressive
citizen. Mr.. Seeligson was born in
Philadelphia, Pa, In 1923; removed with
his parents TO Bertram. Territory Of
Michigan, In 1886, thence to Galveston
In 1888. He enlisted for the Mexican
war 10 Captain Eph. McLean's CON.
psny, which entered Colonel Albert
Sydney Johnston's regiment, and par
ticipated In the numerous battles under
General Taylor. He settled In business
At Brownsville after the war, and sub
sequently at Roma, remaining on the
frontier until 1854. He was married at
Galveston TO Miss Ann 3. 0arliok, Q
daughter Of William Garlick, who now
survives him, by whom he had Ave
three sons and two daugh-
tiers, and located on his ranch
10 Goliad county, where his fam.
lily remained until the close
Of the late war. He enlisted IN 1851 In
Wheeler's battalion (subsequently com.
handed by Col. H. h Boohe) ana went
through the war In the trans Mississlppi
He established the bank
Ing house Of II. Seeligson q Co., In In
diAnola, 10 1855, was very successful. and
the firm Was widely and favorably
known. The banking business was
transferred to Galveston In 1874, and
continued to 1873. when it was changed
TO the cotton fHctorase and comn,ission
business. This In turn was abandoned
10 1886, and Mr.. s., with . view Of 10.
eating nearer and on easer sooess to bis
large stock Interests and believing it to
be more conducive to his health and
that Of his family, removed to San
Antonio and made bis homo here. He
has always been Interested In stock
and has been . power for good at cattle.
mems meeting. He was secretary Of the
last cattlemen's convention and was
made secretary Of the refrigerator com.
mittee. He was man Of Integrity, In
courteous ana charitable, Q
cautious business man, yet withal bold
speculator. He was one, too, who be-
lieved In the future Of Texas, but he
wisely believed that action must b
taken 10 the present to secure future
good results. Such men can Ill be
spared at this time when Texas needs
wise consel enterprisiLg spirits and good
workers to secure her success.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
A Strange Case of Horse Theft.

Fred Reimschussel has been arrested
by Constable Stevens on q peculiar
charge OF horse theft. 1t seems that
Reimschussel traded his horse with .
man named Ellis for q mule, and several
days after, without the kDo Wedge and
consent Of Ellis, he went to where the
horse was, took 1t away, and left the
mule In Its place. Probably he thought
that the old proverb exchange 10 no
robbery" was good law, but 1t isn't, and
as a result, he has had to give q $500
bond to explain the matter to the grand
iury.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
j. w. johnson,

One Of the finest machinists of the state,
came in from Laredo last night, where
be has been erecting machinery for the
smelling Works company. Mr.. johnson
has been engaged by the Lone Star
brewery TO do some special work for
them. The company is fortunate in 90
curing the services OF 90 competent Q
man, more particularly 80 when the
country 10 overrun with Incompetent
men, claiming preference upon their po-
litical influence and the number Of votes
they can carry 10 their ward.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
Another Life Saved.

Mrs. Harriet Cummings, of Cincinnati, O..
writes: "Esrly last winter my daughter was
attacked with a severe cold, which settled on
her lungs. We tried several medicines; none
seemed TO do her any good, but she con-
tinued to get worse, and finally raised larg,
amounts OF blood from her lungs We called
IN family physician, but he failed to do heI
any govd. AT this time a friend, who had
been cured by DIR. WIN. HALLS BALsAM ron
THE LUNGS, advised me TO give IL trial. We
then got bottle, and she began TO improve
and oy the use of three bottles was entirely
cured.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
Another SCOOP.

The correspondent Of the Galveston
News, reported on Wednesday night
that Andreas Bouter, the murderer VI
Mollle Brown had been arrested on the
Cibolo. This ID news indeed. for the
sheriff. the police and the local ne VS..
papers say that Bouter 10 still at large.
The News correspondent 10 . dandy
"scOoper."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
Working tho Track.

The track laying force OF the San An
tonic and Arkansas Pas railroad 10 nov
engaged In laying the track bet ween
Cuero and HAllettsville. and then goes
through Wharton, Austin and Harris
counties on to Houston. traversing q
thickly populated and rich section Of
the state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
THEN AND NOW.

Official Report Of the Census OF Bexar
County, Taken by Assessor and
Collector Lytle in 1861.
The following document is in the pos
session of a LIGHT man. 1t Is interest
ing as showing the number and c1arac-
ter Of Bexsr oounty's population In 1851
and the great progress that the city has
made In the interval:
[CoPY.l
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
Special Notice.

The ladies OF the German Aid society
will hold 9 special meeting tomorrow,
Saturday, March 10, at 8 O'Clock, at Mrs.
Scholz's. A full attendance 10 request
ed, since matters Of importance will bs
laid before the association.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
STATE OF Texas, Bexsr County.
Won $4,000.

Mr.. Ben Asher received q telegram
last evening from Houston, bringing
him the good news that his young
brother in-law. Joe s. ROsenfield, hold
ing ticket No. 1851, had drawn $4,000
In the Louisiana state lottery.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
Auction Sale,

Saturday, March 10, at 10 q. m., at
Green Front, large lot OF new and SEQ
ond-hand furniture, buggy, horse and
harness, oue fne colt; also pair good
mules and large horse.
H-2t GEO. PEARSON, Auctioneer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
Good Returns.

The train load OF beeves fattened In
LaSalle county by Mr.. ]. 3. Alexander
and DIR. A. Z. Carothers and shipped to
Chicago, were sold In that market yes
terday at 1t cents, the average weight
being $40 pounds. The results were
very satisfactory and prove that cotton
seed meal and priokly pear can be profit
ably used In lieu OF corn for fattening
purposes, q discovery Of very great inn
portance to southwest Texas. The
beeves netted $3.50 each at the ranch
after deducting the cost Of fattening and
expenses ofshipping and selling.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
3. Smith q Son,

Who are strictly hrst-class merchant
tailors, are now receiving fine line OF
spring and summer suitiDgs OF German,
English, Scotch and French goods. Our
prices are sway down." Satisfaction
and fit guaranteed. Call on them and
price their goods before purchasing else
where. d. SMITH q Son,
l2.9-tf No. ~ West Commerce st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18

--latest styles Of millinery and fancy
goods, spring fashions OF Nine. Demon
est's patterns, at A, Schoenert's, 283 W.
Commerce street. S-H-lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
RETURNS.

Qualified electors 1900. ............ 2037
White males over Is under 40 years
White males under IL years Of age. 1889
White males over As years Of age. 357
White females Observation-Disclosures. 243S
White children under Is over II
years OF age .............. oS9
White children over 6 under IL
years or age. ,................. SlO
White children under 6 years OF age o3i
slaves .................. 345
Free persons Of color ........,..... 81
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-18
HurrahI
No. a,s z. cosx,nor sr' T,,.,,o,, N,

No. 3is z. coNNkRcE sr. TELEPHONE No. ~
Now that the warm weather 10 fast an
preaching. ladies while out driving Will nnd Il
= great tseat 20 s."p at blars Popular Drug
ice cold. This gentleman, as pronounced by
all. Is said 70 have the finest fruit syrups, and
lovers OF good extracts will md Il 70 their I'd.
vantage 10 walk in and examine his selection
OF ine perfumery. Orders cheerfuliy received
from any part OF the city per telephone and
given immediate attention.